Chinese Drywall - Problems Crop up in Louisiana
by New Orleans Personal Injury Lawyer, Richard Voorhies

It appears that the Chinese drywall issues may just be beginning in Louisiana.  Louisiana public officials are keeping close tabs on the Chinese drywall issue, which it would appear, has already infiltrated New Orleans and its surrounding areas. 

According to Assistant Health Secretary Dr. Rony Francois, reports say that as much of 60 million pounds of the defective Chinese drywall product may have entered the state, an amount which would be enough drywall for approximately 7,000 homes. 

Apparently this Chinese drywall was imported to the U.S. sometime between 2004 and 2005.  Although the majority of Chinese drywall likely landed in Florida, many reports indicate that Louisiana received the second largest shipment of the defective product.  But it still remains unclear the exact contaminants which exist in Chinese drywall.

According to University of New Orleans toxicologist Dr. Patricia Williams, the drywall appears to release three types of dangerous gasses namely, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and carbon disulfide.  The inhalation of these gases can cause an individual personal injury by adversely affecting heart, lung and neurological functions.

In addition to the personal injury health issues, Chinese drywall may also cause severe damage to your home because of its corrosive properties.  As a corroder, Chinese drywall can destroy the copper wiring in a home, and may require sheetrock replacement throughout the home.  Reports claim that Chinese drywall, when exposed to humid air, may leave a rotten egg smell resonating in the home.  But at this point, not much is clear as to exactly how to identify Chinese drywall and its potentially devastating effects.

To discuss the issue of Chinese drywall in more detail, call or email Richard Voorhies, Attorney at Law for a free consultation: